FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports To: Regional Manager
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Water Resource Project Manager to lead and grow our Watershed Planning and Engineering Design Team. This is more than managing budgets and schedules – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a member-owned environmental group restoring ecosystems and building resilient infrastructure across the Midwest and beyond.
This role blends technical leadership, team development, and client strategy – with a seat at the table as we expand our regional footprint and service lines.
Department-specific responsibilities: This Water Resources Professional position will lead the Watershed Planning and Engineering Design Team by supporting a growing group of engineers and technicians, and environmental scientists experienced in stream, riparian, and wetland restoration, mitigation banking, green infrastructure, general stormwater management, survey, environmental engineering, civil engineering, and hydraulic and hydrologic analysis. Familiarity with stream geomorphology, functions and values of wetlands, and water quality and quantity issues in the Midwest is highly desirable. This position will primarily provide direction and oversight of project managers but may occasionally serve as Project Manager on larger projects. In addition to being a team leader, this position will identify and spearhead business development opportunities in the Midwest and provide support for business development in environmental engineering throughout the company.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Project Management & Leadership
Manage and expand water resources projects – stream restoration, constructed wetlands, H&H modeling, green infrastructure, mitigation banking, and more.
Mentor and support staff to promote technical development, collaboration and professional growth.
Collaborate with leadership on workload forecasting, team development initiatives, and service area growth.
Ensure successful project delivery – including schedule, budget, QA/QC, and technical direction.
Provide mentorship to junior project managers
Assist with preparing comprehensive training programs and providing training to staff
Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects
Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources
Track and manage project deliverables
Interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Business DevelopmentÂ
Work with Eocene Environmental Division Business Development Group to:
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, lead proposal efforts, and support strategic pursuits.
Lead or support marketing and scoping project work, including development of fee estimates and strategic pursuits / high-level of effort proposals.
Identify and pursue water resource-specific, design, engineering, and construction observation project opportunities.
Attend and present at industry events to promote project and staff expertise and increase exposure of Eocene’s Environmental Division.
Contact and meet with prospective and current clients, establish lines of communication for follow-up.
Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations.
Review and approve formal proposals in response to Requests For Proposals (RFP).
Attend regional conferences
Assist with proposal submissions and contract startups
Regional Management
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control visits with clients per the QA/QC procedure to ensure regions within the Environmental Division meet monthly client expectations Â
Meet and collaborate with other Eocene divisions.
Ability to travel throughout designated territory and to Wright Service Corp. headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa when required. The amount of travel required will depend upon the candidate’s location.
Conduct interviews and fill vacancies.
Organize, monitor, and report up on work processes.
Ensure timesheets are submitted on time and accurately.
Facilitate employee success and perform Employee Development Evaluation (EDP).
Set and complete quarterly strategic goals (G&C).
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Project Manager IV is expected to perform all other internal and external duties as required or assigned while maintaining a billability goal of 45%.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Professional Engineering License in Environmental or Civil Engineering
Four (4)-year degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field AND/OR Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
10+ years in water resources, environmental, ecological engineering (or similar experience).
Demonstrated success leading complex, interdisciplinary projects and teams.
Technical experience with including but not limited to H&H modeling, stream/wetland restoration, mitigation banking, permitting, and related areas.
Experience developing project scopes and fees, particularly for public funding programs including green infrastructure, water quantity and quality projects.
A strategic growth-minded approach with strong written, verbal, and mentoring skills.
Valid state issued driver’s license
Knowledge of all applicable industry safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record holder
Familiarity with typical water resource projects
Experience using ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and AutoDesk software, including Civil3D and AutoCAD
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the professional services industry
Previous managerial experience
Financial training and/or certifications
Project management training and/or certifications
Completion of Iowa DNR Level 1 and Level 2 Iowa River Restoration Toolbox training
Familiarity with Section 404 and floodplain permitting
Must reside in the appropriate region of the country. Location is negotiable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
Experience with Apple-based products
Demonstrates excellent customer service, focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning, and patience
Hyper Responsive to both internal staff and clients
Effective communication skills, including:Â Â
Able to communicate with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical
Verbal, written, and presentation skills
Knowledge of environmental professional services industry
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects successfully (within scope, use of effective project planning, issue/risk management, and producing a quality-assured deliverable on time and within budget)
Strong ability to manage resource allocations across multiple employees to meet company utilization and financial goals
Passionate and successful in mentoring others and completing performance reviews
Ability to train and educate employees
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observational abilities
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment
Ability to interpret contracts, Master Service Agreements, and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees
Understand how to balance the resource demands, project profitability, and client expectations of professional service engagements, and coach others on this approach.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
